Max Scherzer left his first start with the Toronto Blue Jays due to injury, which should cause him to miss out on a potential reunion with the Mets at Citi Field on Friday.

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The Toronto Blue Jays are placing star pitcher Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his right thumb. "Hopefully this kind of resets him and knocks it out," manager John Schneider told reporters regarding Scherzer's persistent thumb issues. "We obviously need him. Elite pitcher, and we want him to feel his best."